upstate roundtables composting challenges and solutions in new york state a final report conducted by the cornell waste management institute sponsored us environmental protection agency region 2 april 1999 acknowledgements success of these ny was largely due to enthusiastic participation attendees who shared their knowledge ideas on how maximize recovery organic residuals association for reduction reuse recycling its members as well cooperative extension organizing regional attracting local composters is greatly appreciated without assistance epa would not have been possible we are pleased that an nysar 3 organics council has formed nys hope our efforts may contributed many thanks all involved jean bonhotal ellen harrison cwmi established 1987 addresses social issues associated with focusing university resources capabilities this